Tender

Pre Market Consultation CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2023 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2023 at 11:30

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) is planning a tender for the Supply and delivery of Frozen Food products and Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products for its Catering Service and participating bodies. Interested suppliers will engage in a pre-market consultation to understand market capabilities before the anticipated tender issue in January 2024. Suppliers need to express their interest by emailing catering.procure@eani.org.uk by 21st November 2023, with details of their organisation and products. The event week commencing 27th November 2023 will facilitate discussions on requirements and feedback from suppliers.

This tender by the Education Authority NI offers opportunities for businesses involved in the Food, beverages, and related products industry to participate in supplying Frozen Foods and Fresh Poultry products. Suppliers who can provide these goods efficiently and meet the specified requirements are well-suited for this procurement opportunity. The planned tender process aims to establish frameworks with multiple suppliers, providing a chance for businesses to secure contracts and foster growth through fulfilling the EA's Catering Service needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Consultation CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) wishes to establish two frameworks, one for the Supply and delivery of Frozen Food products, and another for Supply and Delivery of Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products, for EA's Catering Service and the participating bodies named. It is envisaged that a number of suppliers will be appointed to the frameworks. EA wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements are met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding EA's requirements for the purchase of these products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) wishes to establish two frameworks, one for the Supply and delivery of Frozen Food products, and another for Supply and Delivery of Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products, for EA's Catering Service and the participating bodies named. Additional information: The estimated date of publication at II.3 is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04100e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032204-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catering.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 9AX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
The Mall
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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